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  • Walgreens' social media director heads to Campbell's

    CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell's has tapped Walgreens' social media director to lead the soup maker's digital marketing and social media efforts.

  • Sears Holdings swings to profit in Q1, to spin off minority stake in Sears Canada

    Hoffman Estates, Ill. -- Sears Holdings Corp. reported Thursday that it generated a profit of $189 million for the quarter ended April 28, after losing $170 million in the same period last year. The improvement was due largely to a $233-million gain from selling off some of its stores.

  • Children's Place profit slides 19%, beats Street

    Secaucus, N.J. -- The Children's Place reported Thursday that net income for the first quarter slid 19% to $23.6 million from $29.1 million last year, but beat Wall Street forecasts and prompted the retailer to raise the low end of its full-year outlook.

    Revenue rose 2% to $438.5 million from $430.8 million, widely missing Wall Street’s expected $447.7 million in revenue, and same-store sales dipped 0.7%.
     

  • Buckle Q1 net income up 13%

    Kearney, Neb. -- The Buckle Inc. reported Thursday that profit for the quarter ended April 28 increased 13% to $37.8 million, compared with $33.5 million in the year-ago period, as shoppers spent more in the teen retailer’s stores and online.

    Sales climbed 10% to $263.8 million, matching Wall Street estimates, and same-store sales rose 7.4%.

    Online revenues surged 15% in the period.

  • Ross profit rises 21% in Q1

    Pleasanton, Calif. -- Ross Stores reported Thursday that net income for the first quarter surged 21% to $208.6 million, from $173 million in the same period last year.

    Sales increased 14% to $2.4 billion, and same-store sales rose 9%.

    “We believe that favorable weather across many of our markets also contributed to our above-plan performance," said Michael Balmuth, CEO, about the results.

  • Limited Brands Q1 profit slips, still beats Street

    Columbus, Ohio -- Limited Brands Inc. reported Wednesday a first-quarter profit of $124.6 million, compared with $165.2 million in the year-ago period. Results topped Wall Street estimates.

    Net sales slipped to $2.15 billion from $2.22 billion, and same-store sales increased 7%.
     

  • Charlotte Russe selects Innotrac for e-commerce fulfillment, contact center solutions

    Atlanta -- Commerce solution provider Innotrac Corp. said Thursday that Charlotte Russe has selected it to provide fulfillment and contact center solutions for the retailer’s growing e-commerce business.

    Innotrac said it will provide e-commerce fulfillment and high-touch customer care services for Charlotte Russe, which also includes returns processing. Innotrac is working closely to integrate with Charlotte Russe's e-commerce platform powered by MICROS-Retail, ensuring a seamless customer experience across all major touch points.
     

  • Cato Q1 profit edges up 4%, raises outlook

    Charlotte, N.C. -- Women’s apparel retailer Cato Corp. said Thursday that first-quarter profit rose 4% to $31.7 million, from $30.5 million last year, prompting the company to raise its full-year profit forecast.

    Sales inched up 1% to $275.3 million, but same-store sales dipped 2% among its Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus, It's Fashion, It's Fashion Metro and Versona Accessories banners.

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